Mini Chocolate & Orange Cheesecakes

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 16 ounces full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 ounces dark chocolate, melted
• Zest & juice of medium orange
• 1 tablespoon Fleischmann’s Corn Starch
• Whipped cream, to dollop
• Sliced orange, to garnish

Steps

1. 1. Line a 12-cup cupcake tray with parchment liners.
2. 2. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
3. 3. In a small mixing bowl, stir together cookie crumbs, sugar, salt, and melted butter until combined.
4. 4. Evenly divide the mixture amongst the 12 parchment liners and press down to form a firm crust.
5. 5. Refrigerate the crust as you prepare the filling.
6. 6. In a large mixing bowl, cream together cream cheese and sugar until combined.
7. 7. Add the eggs one at a time, scraping down the edges of the bowl after each addition.
8. 8. Add the melted chocolate, orange zest, orange juice, and Fleischmann’s Corn Starch. Beat until silky smooth.
9. 9. Evenly divide the mixture amongst the prepared crust.
10. 10. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until there is a slight jiggle to the center.
11. 11. Let cool to room temperature before topping with a dollop of whipped cream and a slice of orange.
12. 12. Refrigerate until ready to serve.